Asial Security Insider

92% of security leaders agree: the future of physical security is in the cloud. With this inevitable shift from on-premise setups to feature-rich cloud systems, join us as we explore the past, present and future of cloud-based security. In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Dimitrie Sandu, Head of Solutions Engineering (EMEA), Verdaka about:• The benefits and considerations of pure cloud, hybrid cloud, and old-school security setups.• How AI can revolutionise physical security across any industry.• Why security pros are moving away from vintage on-prem solutions in favour of the cloud (spoiler: it’s all about speed and flexibility).• How can integrated systems improve threat detection and response in real-time? 

From ‘smart cities’ to AI-shaped public spaces—how do we keep the cyber-physical world safe? In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we’re joined by Adam Beck, the founding force behind the Smart Cities Council in Australia and New Zealand, to unpack what’s hype, what’s real, and what security leaders must do next.If you’re a corporate security manager, a security company owner, or a government security adviser, this episode will give you a pragmatic playbook: governance, architecture, and procurement moves that reduce risk while unlocking value from city-scale tech.

The security industry has a growing problem: not enough young leaders are choosing security as a first career. Furthermore, for those younger people who do enter the industry, too many struggle to see a clear path forward. In this episode, I speak with Codee Ludbey (CPP), co-founder of Core42 and a researcher focused on corporate security careers and progression. We explore what’s holding recruitment and retention back, how to make security a more attractive and future-focused profession, and what employers can do right now to develop the next wave of capable security leaders.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we sit down with Dr Tony Zalewski to unpack occupational health and safety in the security industry – what it really means in practice, and where organisations commonly get it wrong. Drawing on decades of experience in risk, security and major personal injury cases, Tony explains who is responsible for providing a safe workplace, how effective WHS systems are developed, and why context and consultation are critical. We also explore practical approaches to risk assessment, the difference between a safe system of work and a safe place of work, and real-world lessons from case studies that every security provider, venue operator and contractor should hear.

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we’re joined by Theresa Payton—a trailblazer in technology and cybersecurity and the first female White House Chief Information Officer under President George W. Bush Jr. As CEO and chief advisor at Fortalice, and a trusted voice for Fortune 500 boards and major news networks—plus a stint on CBS’s reality series Hunted—Theresa is renowned for translating complex cyber risk into practical action. Her presentation, delivered at Cybercon in Melbourne recently, titled Leading with Purpose: Lessons from the White House to Your House, distils frontline insights on resilience, values-based decision-making, and safeguarding people and data in the age of AI. We’ll dig into how to harness AI’s upside while defending against modern cybercriminal tradecraft—at work and at home. 

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we are joined by Lee Odess, CEO of The Access Control Collective and founder of the Access Control Executive Brief, a widely read analysis hub for the physical access and smart lock space. Lee sits on the board of the Security Industry Association in the US and is known for transforming global research into practical playbooks for owners, integrators, and vendors. He recently delivered a talk titled “What’s Eating the Security Industry: How to Thrive in Today’s Global Evolution,” arguing that while the traditional ~$10B high-security niche is changing fast, a much larger ~$100B mainstream market is taking shape. We’ll unpack what’s driving that shift, the timeline, and how leaders can position their teams to win. 

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we sit down with renowned psychologist and creative strategist Adam Ferrier, founder of Thinkerbell and regular panelist on Gruen. We explore how to uncover your business’s brand and use it as a powerful driver for growth. Adam shares insights from marketing science and creativity, revealing practical strategies for standing out in competitive markets and building stronger connections with customers.

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we’re tackling a topic that sits right at the heart of every security, event, and facility manager’s responsibility—keeping crowds safe.In 2021, the Astroworld Festival ended in tragedy when ten lives were lost in a crowd surge that investigators later concluded could have been prevented. Out of that heartbreak, the Pink Bows Foundation was created by the family of Madison Dubiski, one of the victims, to ensure no family has to endure that kind of loss again.At the centre of their work is the Showstop® Procedure. This proven system empowers event organisers and security teams to act decisively and stop a performance if there’s a credible threat to life safety. It’s already been used successfully around the world, preventing injuries and saving lives.Our guest for this episode is Steve Allen, the developer of the Showstop® Procedure and a leading voice in global crowd safety. Steve has decades of experience working with major artists, festivals, and venues, and

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Darrell Gilmour, Director of Technical Training at Skills for Security, an organisation in the UK that trains and provides apprentices to systems integrators. Darrell explains how they are helping to tackle the technical skills gap in the UK and why they have partnered with World Skills to promote Security Systems technician as a career of choice.

Following the recent events in the Middle East, the many intelligence agencies in the West have stated they expect to see a rise in terrorist activities in the foreseeable future. In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we explore the dramatic changes that have occurred over the last decade, since the fall of ISIS, regarding the operational, motivational, and behavioural characteristics of terrorists and terrorist groups.Our guest for this conversation is Sagit Yehoshua. Sagit is a criminologist and a terrorism specialist, focusing on criminal and terrorist profiling. Sagit was awarded her PhD by King's College London and is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Counter-Terrorism at Richmond University in Israel, as well as an Atkin Research Fellow at the International Centre for the Study of De-radicalisation at King's College London. Sagit has extensive experience as a consultant for official intelligence agencies, multi-national corporations and private sector risk management companies and i

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, Tony Keane discusses the challenges of running major events.As the Head of Integrity & Security at the Australian Football League, Tony is responsible for the security of over 900 events per year, ranging from Australian Rules football matches to hosting some of the world's largest Cricket matches and a wide array of the leading music acts from across the globe. For more podcasts like this one, visit www.asial.com.au.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we discuss the impact of Generative AI on the future of security video. To help with the discussion, we are joined by Leo Levit, the Chairman of ONVIF, the global open industry forum that’s been setting the standard for IP-based security products for over 15 years.With extensive experience in security technology and a passion for driving collaboration across the industry, Leo has been instrumental in advancing ONVIF’s mission to create a more open and standardized security ecosystem.In this episode, we cover the kinds of threats to video authenticity that we are seeing today. What is ONVIF doing to help the industry protect video authenticity? What is ONVIF's outlook on AI and its impact on security in general?For more podcasts like this one, visit www.asial.com.au.

In today’s episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we discuss what it takes to be an effective security leader. Damian McMeekin joins us to help guide us in this discussion.Damian is an experienced senior international risk and issues management executive with a demonstrated capacity to advance, inform and manage sophisticated and effective corporate and international risk programmes, build influencing and liaison networks internationally, and add shareholder value.Currently the Principal of Geopolitical and security risk consultancy OGMA Advisory, Damian was formerly global head of security at ANZ 2005-2017 and President of the International Security Management Association 2017-2018 after working previously in the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade managing issues of international security, political and economic affairs from both international and Australian positions. We discuss:·     Do you need a university education to be a chief security officer?·     How has the role of a secu

Years on from COVID, Federal and State governments are still feeling the effects of stimulus handouts. The result is a raft of increasing budget challenges resulting in massive cuts to critical services such as policing. In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Martin Gill from Pertituity Research about the challenges and realities of creating closer partnerships between private security and public police with a view to addressing rising crime?

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with International Sales & Marketing Peter Strohkorb.Peter has built his expertise over more than 20 years in executive Sales and Marketing leadership roles with some of the largest corporations on the planet, such as 3M, Canon and Dell. Since then, he has worked with CEOs, Business Owners and Executive Leaders on three continents to accelerate their sales revenue performance.In this episode, we discuss:·      Shifts in Modern Sales Approaches·      Key Sales Mistakes to Avoid·      Effective Modern Sales Techniques·      Handling Price Objections·      Building value For more podcasts like this one, visit www.asial.com.au.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we are discussing Converged security, specifically how to successfully develop, deliver, and manage an organisation-wide model for converged security. To help us with our discussion, we are joined by Penny Clarke. Penny is the Managing Director of Convergence Security Consulting and has 34 years of industry experience across a range of sectors, including the Defence Industry, Government, and the Private sector. Penny’s roles have included a wide variety of positions, including Chief Security Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Protective Security Manager, Cyber Security Manager, Business Continuity Manager, Emergency Management, and more.  Penny’s experience, training, and qualifications encompass a broad spectrum of skills, including Governance, Risk, and Assurance, Training, Security Incidents and Investigations, Information Security, Cyber Security, Physical Security, Personnel Security, and investigations, to name but a few. In our discussion

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Oleg Vornik, CEO of Droneshield about some of the specific threats that drones pose to a company's facilities and how drones are being used to enact those threats.We cover issues such as:·      What critical assets or areas are most vulnerable to drone threats?·      The likelihood of a drone-related threat occurring at a site in Australia.·      The sort of adversaries or groups likely to use drones against an organisation.·      Technologies are available to detect and track unauthorized drones.·      The range and accuracy we need for drone detection to be effective.·      How we differentiate between legitimate and unauthorized drones. ·      The need for an organisation to have a continuous monitoring system.·      The difference between non-kinetic and kinetic counter-drone measures.·      The legal counter-drone measures available in Australia.·      The relevant laws and regulations governing drone defence in Australia.·      How we

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Ryan Williams about building a roadmap for the successful future of your security business. Ryan is the Director of the Australian Centre for Business Growth at the University of South Australia. An experienced business leader with a strong track record in creating sustainable business growth, managing turnaround programmes and helping organizations to navigate change, Ryan has substantial experience in the deployment of agile methods in general management as well as business strategy development, sales strategy and marketing management, and has worked with a wide range of organisations ranging from small startups through to large and complex corporate businesses. In this episode, we will discuss the five most common mistakes businesses make in their growth journey and how to overcome them. For more podcasts like this one, visit www.asial.com.au.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we dive into the newly released ASIAL Security Industry Licensing Report 2025—a data-packed snapshot of where Australia’s private security sector stands today. The numbers are up, the stakes are high, and one thing’s clear: the role of private security in national safety is bigger than ever. But is the industry ready for what’s next? To help us with our discussion, we are joined by Bryan de Caires, Chief Executive Officer of ASIAL (The Australian Security Industry Association Limited) and Tony Keane, Head of Integrity and Security at the Australian Football League.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we look at the future of aviation security.To help us with our discussion, we speak with Steve Lawson of Paradigm, an aviation security and safety consultancy. We look at the recent alleged security breach at Avalon Airport in Melbourne, the role AI is set to play in baggage screening, and ways in which technology is changing the way organisations will manage screening personnel.For more podcasts and industry news, visit www.asial.com.au